Photo: Lost & Found Bar
Lost & Found (Balham) Clapham: Karaoke in London
Lost & Found is a cocktail bar in Balham with a private karaoke room upstairs, set across two floors a short hop from Clapham. The bar itself feels like a slightly chaotic living room, all floral wallpaper, gilded frames and vintage clutter, while the karaoke happens in a dedicated room on the upper floor. The setup runs to just over 62,000 songs, two wireless mics, a search-and-queue screen and a big lyrics display.
It suits groups who want their own space rather than a public sing-along. Booking is private and costs £75 for a two-hour slot, with the room seating up to 20 and holding 35 standing. The single most useful thing to know: Friday and Saturday only run two-hour slots and carry minimum group sizes, so it works best for a planned night out rather than a casual drop-in.
The karaoke setup
Karaoke lives in a private room on the upper floor, away from the main bar. You get just over 62,000 songs, two wireless microphones, a platform to search and queue tracks, and a large screen for the lyrics. The room seats up to 20 and holds 35 with people standing, so it leans towards proper groups rather than a couple of people. It is a hire-the-room setup, which means the night is yours rather than a shared public list, and you can ask about a longer slot or an all-nighter on request.
Good to know
Booking is essential, since the room is private hire only at £75 for a two-hour slot. On Fridays and Saturdays they run two-hour slots only, with a minimum of 10 people on Friday and 15 on Saturday, so weekends need a decent crowd. Other days are more flexible. The bar does cocktails, beers, wines, spirits and pizzas made on site, so you can drink and eat without leaving. To check dates or sort a booking, email info@lostandfoundbar.co.uk or call 020 8675 1175.
Getting there
Lost & Found sits at 10 Bedford Hill in Balham, SW12 9RG, a short walk from Balham station, which has both the Northern line and National Rail. Despite sometimes being filed under Clapham, it is firmly in Balham, just south of Clapham South. The bar opens from 17:00 daily, running until midnight Monday to Thursday, 01:00 on Friday and Saturday, and 23:30 on Sunday.
Common questions
- What is Lost & Found in Balham?
- It is a cocktail and party bar at 10 Bedford Hill in Balham, set across two floors, with a private karaoke room on the upper floor.
- Is the karaoke free?
- No. The karaoke room is private hire and costs £75 for a two-hour slot.
- How much is karaoke at Lost & Found?
- £75 per private two-hour time slot. Fridays have a minimum of 10 people and Saturdays a minimum of 15.
- Do you need to book or can you walk in?
- You need to book. The karaoke room is private hire only, so contact them ahead by email or phone to reserve a slot.
- How many people fit in the karaoke room?
- Up to 20 seated and 35 standing, so it suits groups rather than pairs.
- How long is a karaoke session?
- Two hours per slot, and on Friday and Saturday that is the only option. You can ask about a longer slot or an all-nighter on other days.
- What is the nearest station?
- Balham station, on the Northern line and National Rail, is a short walk away.
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